Customs Seize Rolls-Royce, N1.4bn Contraband In Ogun

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday intercepted three luxurious automobiles in Ogun State, together with a 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost valued at N920m.

The NCS disclosed that the car was seized alongside a 2014 Mercedes-Benz 4Matic price N21.4m and a 2018 Honda Accord valued at N3.2m.

Talking at a press briefing in Idiroko, the Ogun 1 Space Command Controller, Comptroller Godwin Otunla, detailed that officers additionally confiscated 4,424 luggage of overseas parboiled rice—equal to greater than seven truckloads—1,936 parcels of hashish sativa, 105 used tyres, 21 bales and three sacks of second-hand clothes, and 6,400 litres of smuggled Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

The mixed seizures contributed to a complete Obligation Paid Worth (DPV) of N1.4bn recorded inside 48 days throughout totally different elements of Ogun State.

Otunla defined that the seizures resulted from intelligence-driven operations and the persistence of officers in curbing cross-border smuggling.

He stated, “The seizures with a DPV of N1.4bn, symbolize a major financial loss to the smugglers, however an enormous acquire to our nationwide financial system and safety.”

The Controller additional introduced that the command generated N45.1m in July, surpassing the N35.3m recorded in the identical month of 2024.

He stated, “Nonetheless, this represents a commendable improve of 27.47 per cent, and this exceptional development is a mirrored image of our enhanced compliance drive, improved monitoring of the border actions, and strong stakeholders engagement.”

Otunla confirmed that the intercepted hashish could be transferred to the Nationwide Drug Regulation Enforcement Company (NDLEA), Idiroko Particular Command, beneath the management of Commander Ekundayo Williams, for investigation and mandatory authorized motion.

He stated, “The synergy with different safety businesses isn’t solely in compliance with the federal government directive, but additionally reinforces our collective dedication to safeguard public well being, guarantee nationwide safety, and shield the way forward for our youths from the devastating results of laborious medicine.”

Reaffirming the command’s place towards smugglers, Otunla added: “We stay vigilant, resolute, and unyielding. Regardless of the sophistication of your tips, our officers will proceed to thwart your antics, and we will deliver the total weight of the regulation towards you.”